Roof of the World 9 Days / 8 Nights
Best Season – April to November
Roof of the World Tour Highlights:
Pakistan is truly roof of the world and not only slogans and the claims like other countries. Karakoram Highway is the longest road in the mountains on earth. The tour will cover the longest part of Himalaya and then the longest portion of Karakoram Range. One could also witness the highest peaks of the world like aerial view of K-2 and Nanga Parbat from the road.
Tour Itinerary:
Day O1: Arrival Islamabad
We will be received by the company representative at Islamabad airport. After traditional welcome we will be transferred to hotel and check in. In the afternoon we will go for city tour of Islamabad by visiting Shakarparian View Point and the Faisal Mosque. Stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day 02: Islamabad – Skardu (By Air – one hour flight)
We will depart for Skardu by air with an opportunity to have aerial view of K-2 mountain peak, up on arrival we check in hotel. In the afternoon we will visit Sadpara Lake and the local Bazaar of Skardu. Stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day 03: Skardu – Shigar Valley – Skardu (44km)
This is full day excursion to explore Shigar Valley by 4×4 jeeps. We will walk through the Shigar Village and lunch break at Shigar Fort restaurant. Stay in hotel at Skardu.
Day 04: Skardu – Gilgit (190 KM)
Todat we will depart for Gilgit alongside Indus River, Up on arrival we check in hotel. In the afternoon we will visit Kargah Bhudha and the local Bazaar. Stay in hotel at Gilgit.
Day 05: Gilgit – Karimabad (Hunza) (120km)
Before leaving Gilgit, we will visit the bazaar of Gilgit and then continue for a panoramic tour to Karimabad, en route tea stop in front of Rakaposhi (7788m). Up on arrival we will be transferred to hotel and check in. In the afternoon we will walk through Karimabad Village or free at leisure. Stay in hotel at Karimabad.
Day 06: Karimabad – Nagar – Karimabad (16km)
This is full day to explore the panoramic valley of Hunza. First we will visit Baltit Fort, and then we will take jeep tour to Nagar Valley (16km) to see Hoper Glacier over there. Stay in hotel at Karimabad.
Day 07: Karimabad – Khunjerab Pass – Gulmit (260km)
Today we will depart for Khunjerab Pass excursion (5000m/ the highest mountain pass) with picnic lunch at the Pass. We will also witness some wild life while driving through National Khunjerab Pass. Stay in hotel at Gulmit.
Day 08: Gulmit – Naran (270km)
In the morning we will drive for Naran via Babusar Pass (4000m). Up on arrival we will check in hotel and then take half day jeep excursion for Saiful Maluk Lake. Stay in hotel at Islamabad.
Day 09: Naran – Islamabad (277km)
Today we will depart for Islamabad through the lush green valley Kaghan. En route we will also visit Taxila Museum and the sites. Up on arrival we will check in hotel. Stay in hotel at Islamabad. End of Roof of the World tour and end of Pakistan Tourism and tours services
Tour Package Price: 560 USD Per Person
Minimum group size is 10 pax
Price Table if group size is less than 10 pax
8+ = 630
6+ = 670
4+ = 750
2+ = 860
Tour Package Includes:
Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with 3-4 star hotels
Daily breakfast
Air-conditioned luxury transport with fuel and driver wages
English speaking tour guide
Entry fees to monuments as per program
All kind of taxes and parking fees
Porterage and restaurant tips
Domestic flights as per program if any